Aerospace Engineers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $121,800 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $58.56
10th percentile $82,240
90th percentile $177,850
Employed locally 450
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,240
    25th
    $99,110
    50th (median)
    $121,800
    75th
    $151,540
    90th
    $177,850

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Aerospace Engineers salary vs area income 125% Median Aerospace Engineers salary is 25% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Aerospace Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $175,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $174,130
    Colorado Springs, CO $170,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $167,340
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $161,580
    Omaha, NE-IA $160,630

    Nearby metros — Aerospace Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $134,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $131,920
    Waco, TX $131,270
    Amarillo, TX $130,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $126,690
    Corpus Christi, TX $117,600

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$97,850
    Industrial Engineers$101,090
    Electrical Engineers$117,420
    Mechanical Engineers$110,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,730
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$130,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aerospace Engineers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Aerospace Engineers in Austin, TX is $58.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.97 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Aerospace Engineers salaries?

    The median Aerospace Engineers salary in Austin, TX is 9.7% below the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Aerospace Engineers in Austin?

    Entry-level Aerospace Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $82,240 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,110.